A Reflection On Trials

When God is refining me

We can take comfort in the fact that God is sovereign over all our trials. Whether He is letting hardship strengthen our faith, or disciplining us for some sin, He is always the Lord of our situation. He does not train those whom He does not intend to use in wonderful ways. Though we may suffer at times, we suffer with a purpose. He has a plan for us that only this type of hardship will prepare us for.

Many times we pray to know Christ better, to have deeper fellowship with Him, and to be more fruitful in His work. We must learn that this prayer will likely result in more of the refiner’s fire, more time in the training camp of His Kingdom. Should we stop praying it? Of course not. None of those who have been used mightily by God have avoided the difficult developing of their character and faith. They have been through the fiery trials and would willingly go through them again.

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.

Revelation 3:19